Beaches in Málaga
Beaches in Málaga
Fewer than 32km (20mi) east along the coast from Estepona you’re in a different world. Marbella has a reputation for being the loudest, brashest, blingiest spot on the south coast of Spain; a honeypot for millionaires and billionaires. But, just under 9.6km (6mi) from Marbella, Playa Puerto Banús is one of the best known beaches, clean and spacious, with a more refined ambience than the crowded and noisy sands of the big M itself. There’s an attractive marina, and for spenders, a choice of smart beauty salons, sleek bars and restaurants.
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Puerto Banus
Fewer than 32km (20mi) east along the coast from Estepona you’re in a different world. Marbella has a reputation for being the loudest, brashest, blingiest spot on the south coast of Spain; a honeypot for millionaires and billionaires. But, just under 9.6km (6mi) from Marbella, Playa Puerto Banús is one of the best known beaches, clean and spacious, with a more refined ambience than the crowded and noisy sands of the big M itself. There’s an attractive marina, and for spenders, a choice of smart beauty salons, sleek bars and restaurants.
It’s not a beach so much as a global brand – you’ll find a branch of Nikki Beach from Thailand and Dubai to the Caribbean and Greek Isles. This outpost is a good 13.6km (8.5mi) from Marbella but it attracts – and displays – the same outre shows of wealth. (It’s the only beach on this list to have its own website packed full of glamorous event listings). That said, it’s a stunning stretch of coast nuzzled by clear waters. Top tip: unless you’re feeling particularly loaded, bring your own sun lounger. A day’s tanning on the white-leather beauties on the raised decking area can set you back up to 300 euros.
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Nikki Beach Marbella - Restaurant & Beach club
km 192 Carr. de CádizIt’s not a beach so much as a global brand – you’ll find a branch of Nikki Beach from Thailand and Dubai to the Caribbean and Greek Isles. This outpost is a good 13.6km (8.5mi) from Marbella but it attracts – and displays – the same outre shows of wealth. (It’s the only beach on this list to have its own website packed full of glamorous event listings). That said, it’s a stunning stretch of coast nuzzled by clear waters. Top tip: unless you’re feeling particularly loaded, bring your own sun lounger. A day’s tanning on the white-leather beauties on the raised decking area can set you back up to 300 euros.
The strong maritime history of the area is still visible in the jabegas – traditional boats used by fishermen – at this stretch of sand, poised snugly between Pedregalejo and El Chanquete beaches to the west of Málaga. Bring the family for Saturday or Sunday downtime. Come the weekend, it’s locals central, for many reasons: shallow waters, sandy shoreline and a promenade lined with bars and seafood restaurants. If you fancy exploring the wider vicinity, you won’t be disappointed. El Palo is one of Malaga’s up-and-coming areas and busy with new tapas bars and restaurants.
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Playas de El Palo
109 C. Banda del MarThe strong maritime history of the area is still visible in the jabegas – traditional boats used by fishermen – at this stretch of sand, poised snugly between Pedregalejo and El Chanquete beaches to the west of Málaga. Bring the family for Saturday or Sunday downtime. Come the weekend, it’s locals central, for many reasons: shallow waters, sandy shoreline and a promenade lined with bars and seafood restaurants. If you fancy exploring the wider vicinity, you won’t be disappointed. El Palo is one of Malaga’s up-and-coming areas and busy with new tapas bars and restaurants.
Close to one of the most wonderfully designed parks on the Costa del Sol, namely Parque de la Paloma, you’ll find Benalmadena’s best beach: Playa Bil-Bil.
Spend the day working up a tan, splashing around in the sea and try yourself at new water sports, then head back via a stroll through the park to wind down.
At your disposal you could find a bunch of things to do in Benalmadena:
Parking
Sunbed hire
Shower and toilet facilities
Lifeguards
Gardens
If you’d like to avoid getting stuck in traffic, we suggest opting for a train ride from Malaga to Benalmadena-Arroyo de la Miel. From there, it’s just a twenty-minute walk to the beach.
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Playa de Bil Bil
Close to one of the most wonderfully designed parks on the Costa del Sol, namely Parque de la Paloma, you’ll find Benalmadena’s best beach: Playa Bil-Bil.
Spend the day working up a tan, splashing around in the sea and try yourself at new water sports, then head back via a stroll through the park to wind down.
At your disposal you could find a bunch of things to do in Benalmadena:
Parking
Sunbed hire
Shower and toilet facilities
Lifeguards
Gardens
If you’d like to avoid getting stuck in traffic, we suggest opting for a train ride from Malaga to Benalmadena-Arroyo de la Miel. From there, it’s just a twenty-minute walk to the beach.
Fabulous beach vibes and a medieval flair? You can have it all at El Castillo beach in Fuengirola among many other things to do in Fuengirola.
The Sohail Castle, which turns into a fantastic venue for concerts, cabaret, and comedy shows during the summer and fall season, overlooks the wonderful beach just outside of the busy town center.
Cross the beautifully lit beach from the castle side to Fuengirola, and you’ll be in town in just five walking minutes. El Castillo beach offers everything you might want:
Parking
Chiringuitos, bars, and restaurants
Children’s play areas
Showers and toilet facilities
Designated dog beach
To get to El Castillo beach, take the car following the road signs to Fuengirola; take the exit to Miramar shopping center/Castillo Sohail.
Or take the C-1 train from Malaga and make your way there by foot from Fuengirola station, which is just a twenty-five-minute walk that will take you through the town and along the promenade.
Playa del Castillo
Fabulous beach vibes and a medieval flair? You can have it all at El Castillo beach in Fuengirola among many other things to do in Fuengirola.
The Sohail Castle, which turns into a fantastic venue for concerts, cabaret, and comedy shows during the summer and fall season, overlooks the wonderful beach just outside of the busy town center.
Cross the beautifully lit beach from the castle side to Fuengirola, and you’ll be in town in just five walking minutes. El Castillo beach offers everything you might want:
Parking
Chiringuitos, bars, and restaurants
Children’s play areas
Showers and toilet facilities
Designated dog beach
To get to El Castillo beach, take the car following the road signs to Fuengirola; take the exit to Miramar shopping center/Castillo Sohail.
Or take the C-1 train from Malaga and make your way there by foot from Fuengirola station, which is just a twenty-five-minute walk that will take you through the town and along the promenade.
You’ll enjoy some of the best swimming and sunbathing in the municipality of Mijas, named after one of the region’s most iconic pueblos blancos (whitewashed towns). The longest and most popular is Calahonda, a 4km (2.5mi) stretch of perfect yellow sand and deep blue Mediterranean sea. The modern residential development of Calahonda is beloved of expats, who are drawn to its beaches and superb location almost halfway between Marbella and Fuengirola – a party town known among Mijas locals as Fuengi.
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Playa de la Calahonda
You’ll enjoy some of the best swimming and sunbathing in the municipality of Mijas, named after one of the region’s most iconic pueblos blancos (whitewashed towns). The longest and most popular is Calahonda, a 4km (2.5mi) stretch of perfect yellow sand and deep blue Mediterranean sea. The modern residential development of Calahonda is beloved of expats, who are drawn to its beaches and superb location almost halfway between Marbella and Fuengirola – a party town known among Mijas locals as Fuengi.
Torremolinos, a busy beach town just twenty minutes outside of Malaga, is as beloved for its vibrant nightlife as it is for its beaches – especially Playa Bajondillo, and especially among tourists.
There is a great choice of chiringuitos, all of which offer their own sunbeds and fancy lounge beds at reasonable prices.
You will also find that there are so many things to do in Torremolinos and here’s a selection of some of the best ones.
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Bajondillon ranta
Torremolinos, a busy beach town just twenty minutes outside of Malaga, is as beloved for its vibrant nightlife as it is for its beaches – especially Playa Bajondillo, and especially among tourists.
There is a great choice of chiringuitos, all of which offer their own sunbeds and fancy lounge beds at reasonable prices.
You will also find that there are so many things to do in Torremolinos and here’s a selection of some of the best ones.
If you know the name – and chances are you do, since it’s up there alongside Benidorm – you might not have included Torremolinos on your bucket list. But for beaches it’s one of the best spots in Málaga province. Its six main stretches are connected by a recently renovated palm trees-lined promenade: at almost 8km (5mi) long, it delivers exceptional views of the coast and the rugged Andalusian interior. Playa El Bajondillo, the closest to Torremolinos, can become very busy so head westwards and you’ll find tranquillity around the fishing village of La Carihuela.
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Playa de la Carihuela
If you know the name – and chances are you do, since it’s up there alongside Benidorm – you might not have included Torremolinos on your bucket list. But for beaches it’s one of the best spots in Málaga province. Its six main stretches are connected by a recently renovated palm trees-lined promenade: at almost 8km (5mi) long, it delivers exceptional views of the coast and the rugged Andalusian interior. Playa El Bajondillo, the closest to Torremolinos, can become very busy so head westwards and you’ll find tranquillity around the fishing village of La Carihuela.
One of Málaga’s main assets – especially on a sweltering summer’s day – is its proximity to a cluster of superb beaches. Playa Malagueta is the closest and is easy to get to from town: it’s a 10-minute walk along the lovely promenade that starts at the east end of the port. The constructed stretch of fine sand, just over 800m (2,624ft) long, is the perfect place to flop after a refreshing dip or before lunch or drinks in one of the many excellent restaurants and bars on the nearby Paseo del Muelle Dos.
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Playa de la Malagueta
One of Málaga’s main assets – especially on a sweltering summer’s day – is its proximity to a cluster of superb beaches. Playa Malagueta is the closest and is easy to get to from town: it’s a 10-minute walk along the lovely promenade that starts at the east end of the port. The constructed stretch of fine sand, just over 800m (2,624ft) long, is the perfect place to flop after a refreshing dip or before lunch or drinks in one of the many excellent restaurants and bars on the nearby Paseo del Muelle Dos.
A little further east along the coast from Playa Malagueta is La Caleta, another superb city beach hailed as the most well-maintained of the competition. Yes, it’s close to the city centre, but La Caleta doesn’t feel closed-in, grimy or overcrowded. Stretched out on its clean sands you’ll have beautiful views of the untamed mountainous terrain that backdrops Málaga. All along it are cool little beach bars and if you get bored of sunbathing, there are all kinds of water sports to sign up for, from windsurfing to jet-skiing.
Platja de la Caleta
A little further east along the coast from Playa Malagueta is La Caleta, another superb city beach hailed as the most well-maintained of the competition. Yes, it’s close to the city centre, but La Caleta doesn’t feel closed-in, grimy or overcrowded. Stretched out on its clean sands you’ll have beautiful views of the untamed mountainous terrain that backdrops Málaga. All along it are cool little beach bars and if you get bored of sunbathing, there are all kinds of water sports to sign up for, from windsurfing to jet-skiing.
Welcome to one of the prettiest towns on the Málaga coastline, its charm only enhanced by its deference to limelight-seeking Marbella close by. La Rada is one of the loveliest beaches in the province: 2.4km (1.5mi) of fine grey sand easily accessible from the town’s main promenade, Avenida España. With its slight underdog status among Costa del Sol’s international tourists, it never becomes packed, attracting largely locals for days of tranquil bathing, even in August. Estepona itself is delightful so allow time to explore while you’re here.
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La Rada Beach
Welcome to one of the prettiest towns on the Málaga coastline, its charm only enhanced by its deference to limelight-seeking Marbella close by. La Rada is one of the loveliest beaches in the province: 2.4km (1.5mi) of fine grey sand easily accessible from the town’s main promenade, Avenida España. With its slight underdog status among Costa del Sol’s international tourists, it never becomes packed, attracting largely locals for days of tranquil bathing, even in August. Estepona itself is delightful so allow time to explore while you’re here.
East of La Malagueta, Playa del Peñón del Cuervo is a small, simple beach notable for the large rock forming an isthmus that divides it in two. Set close to the road, it isn’t a place for booming nightlife or busy tapas bars, such as you find on Malaga’s more popular beaches. But that doesn’t mean it’s a party pooper. On the contrary, you’ll find plenty of moragas – after-dark get togethers –around a flickering bonfire, with skewered sardines charring in the aromatic flames.
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Playa Peñon
East of La Malagueta, Playa del Peñón del Cuervo is a small, simple beach notable for the large rock forming an isthmus that divides it in two. Set close to the road, it isn’t a place for booming nightlife or busy tapas bars, such as you find on Malaga’s more popular beaches. But that doesn’t mean it’s a party pooper. On the contrary, you’ll find plenty of moragas – after-dark get togethers –around a flickering bonfire, with skewered sardines charring in the aromatic flames.
Looking for the perfect place to combine your beach-bum and foodie tendencies? Then Playa Pedregalejo – also known as Las Acacias Beach – is the spot for you.
A traditional fishing area, it has some of the best fish and seafood restaurants along the promenade.
So, once you’ve worked up a hunger, roasting in the sun and swimming in the sea, throw on your beach dress or tie up that sarong, and head over to one of the restaurants for boquerones or Spanish chicken croquettes.
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Playa Pedregalejo
Looking for the perfect place to combine your beach-bum and foodie tendencies? Then Playa Pedregalejo – also known as Las Acacias Beach – is the spot for you.
A traditional fishing area, it has some of the best fish and seafood restaurants along the promenade.
So, once you’ve worked up a hunger, roasting in the sun and swimming in the sea, throw on your beach dress or tie up that sarong, and head over to one of the restaurants for boquerones or Spanish chicken croquettes.
For one of the most beautiful clear water beaches in the region of Malaga, you’ll need to head to Nerja – to the Playa de Maro, to be exact.
This is where you will get your fix of picturesque beach scenery, as well as a great selection of the best watersports in Malaga to partake in for the day.
Whether you’re just looking for the perfect backdrop for your holiday photos or invitingly clear waters that make snorkeling and kayaking extra fun, Playa de Maro is for you.
Nestled behind the cliffs of the Tejeda mountain, this beach is quiet, unspoiled, simply breathtaking, and, most importantly, accessible for the differently-abled and pushchairs.
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Maron ranta
For one of the most beautiful clear water beaches in the region of Malaga, you’ll need to head to Nerja – to the Playa de Maro, to be exact.
This is where you will get your fix of picturesque beach scenery, as well as a great selection of the best watersports in Malaga to partake in for the day.
Whether you’re just looking for the perfect backdrop for your holiday photos or invitingly clear waters that make snorkeling and kayaking extra fun, Playa de Maro is for you.
Nestled behind the cliffs of the Tejeda mountain, this beach is quiet, unspoiled, simply breathtaking, and, most importantly, accessible for the differently-abled and pushchairs.
The Playa de La Misericordia, close to the museo automovilístico and the parque del oeste is one of the city’s most popular beaches.
It stretches on for 2000m, its waters are clear and the sand feels clean and refreshing between your toes.
But ojo! You might find yourself surprised by el Melillero – a tide that comes in quickly and without much warning, soaking towels and even carrying people’s belongings out to sea.
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Misericordia-ranta
Paseo Marítimo Antonio BanderasThe Playa de La Misericordia, close to the museo automovilístico and the parque del oeste is one of the city’s most popular beaches.
It stretches on for 2000m, its waters are clear and the sand feels clean and refreshing between your toes.
But ojo! You might find yourself surprised by el Melillero – a tide that comes in quickly and without much warning, soaking towels and even carrying people’s belongings out to sea.
According to Nerja’s tourism office, Playa Calahonda is the town’s most photographed.
It may have something to do with the fact that the water is a beautiful, turquoise color and its sandy beach is decorated with cliffs and striking rock formations.
It wouldn’t surprise us at all if you would add it to your list of the world’s most beautiful beaches and, certainly, one of the best beaches near Malaga, after your visit. It is foreseen with:
Parking
Lifeguards
Shower and toilet facilities
Sunbeds
Getting to the beach is an adventure in itself, one that will lead you through the Boquete de Calahonda, an arched, picturesque open doorway on the Balcón de Europa.
Very Alice in Wonderland-esque! To get to Nerja from Malaga, hop on the ALSA Ma-Mot-Alm at the estación de autobuses in Malaga, which will get you there in around 50 minutes.
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Playa de la Calahonda
According to Nerja’s tourism office, Playa Calahonda is the town’s most photographed.
It may have something to do with the fact that the water is a beautiful, turquoise color and its sandy beach is decorated with cliffs and striking rock formations.
It wouldn’t surprise us at all if you would add it to your list of the world’s most beautiful beaches and, certainly, one of the best beaches near Malaga, after your visit. It is foreseen with:
Parking
Lifeguards
Shower and toilet facilities
Sunbeds
Getting to the beach is an adventure in itself, one that will lead you through the Boquete de Calahonda, an arched, picturesque open doorway on the Balcón de Europa.
Very Alice in Wonderland-esque! To get to Nerja from Malaga, hop on the ALSA Ma-Mot-Alm at the estación de autobuses in Malaga, which will get you there in around 50 minutes.
You may have recognized a theme here when it comes to the best beaches near Malaga – many of them happen to be in or around Nerja!
Playa el Canuelo is another popular beach with its clear waters inviting you to spend the mornings and afternoons snorkeling.
It also happens to be the perfect beach for tired feet: made up of tiny rocks, it offers the perfect texture for a lovely foot massage.
Shower and toilet facilities
Lifeguards
Parking
Restaurant
From the center of Nerja, Playa del Cañuelo is easy to find following the road signs 13km east. Once you arrive, you can opt to climb down or hitch a ride with the public bus.
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El Cañuelo
You may have recognized a theme here when it comes to the best beaches near Malaga – many of them happen to be in or around Nerja!
Playa el Canuelo is another popular beach with its clear waters inviting you to spend the mornings and afternoons snorkeling.
It also happens to be the perfect beach for tired feet: made up of tiny rocks, it offers the perfect texture for a lovely foot massage.
Shower and toilet facilities
Lifeguards
Parking
Restaurant
From the center of Nerja, Playa del Cañuelo is easy to find following the road signs 13km east. Once you arrive, you can opt to climb down or hitch a ride with the public bus.
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